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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
5
Minneapolis market records a peak of $3.40 a bushel for No. 1 dark northern spring wheat as millers rush to fill orders and export demand drives the advance after weeks of little movement.
A brief note observes that a diet of ten meals with fruit in summer and cheese in winter sustains the poorer classes in Persia, using a historical critique of local nourishment practices.
The Nebraska winter wheat sown this autumn is 17 percent less than last year and about five percent below federal and state estimates. Preliminary U S acreage is 3,003,000 compared with 3,727,000 last year, with 1919 the largest wheat acreage in the state. Rye acreage is 65,000 compared with 410,000 last fall and 408,000 harvested this year, a new state record. Wages for farm labor rose, with year and day rates noted. US fall winter wheat seeding totals reach 88,777,0000 acres, down over 23 percent from last year. rye 5,580,000 acres, with a 89.9 percent condition versus 90 percent a year ago.
The Internal Revenue Service warns that income tax returns are due by March 15, 1920 with blanks mailed to 1918 filers. Returns must cover all income above 2000 dollars. Taxpayers are urged to prepare after December 31 and use in town help sessions starting January 2, 1920 to expedite filing.
A Bolshevist wireless message from Moscow claims an assassination attempt on General Bartoff. The general reportedly suffered wounds to both legs when a bomb was thrown into his motor. In Detroit a crime roundup reports 485 suspects detained for alleged law violations, including pickpockets and gamblers. In Karisbad a rail accident killed four and injured 102. a railway employee is under arrest. Oak Grove Oleomargarine appears in the text.
Budapest reports that fourteen men accused of excesses during the communist regime have been sentenced to death. The ruling reflects postwar reckoning as authorities pursue accountability for injuries and abuses linked to the regime.
Berlin report states Major General Reinhardt former Prussian minister of war has been ordered to retire from the army on half pay for his responsibility in the execution of 29 sailors in March.
Mr George Newman returned from Hooper after two weeks helping settle an estate amid cold weather and deep snow. Residents hope coal supply improves as fuel becomes plentiful. Mrs Johnson, Mrs Knox, and Mrs Spearrow shopped in Sidney, while Mr Milne and Mr Weller were seen about town. A quiet wedding at Mr Bransch's residence united Hattie Bransch and Raymond Spiker with close family in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Andy Nelson hosted a Saturday evening supper for neighbors including IT Spiker Homer Haskins Clye Frank Kinton Ray Feaue Martin Christopher and families. After a pleasant social hour they departed with good wishes. Joseph Reiner and wife and Frank Dixus and family drove from Dalton to Sidney for a visit earlier in the week.
When in need of electrical repair work or repairing consult The Parks Bros Electric Co. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone Red-172.
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